El 21 de marzo celebramos el Día Internacional de los Bosques 2023 en Cuenca, en el entorno del Recreo Peral, con actividades gratuitas de Educación Ambiental destinadas a público familiar.

En 2012, la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas proclamó el 21 de marzo como Día Internacional de los Bosques, con el objetivo de crear conciencia sobre la necesidad y la importancia de cuidad y preservar las áreas forestales del planeta, algo que solo puede conseguirse a través de la comunicación,...

El 28 de enero celebramos el Día Mundial de la Educación Ambiental 2023 en Cuenca con actividades gratuitas de Educación Ambiental destinadas a público familiar en el Centro de Investigación Agroforestal “Albaladejito”

Desde el año 1975, cada 26 de enero se conmemora el Día Mundial de la Educación Ambiental con el objetivo de concienciar a la sociedad sobre la necesidad y la importancia del cuidado de la naturaleza y del medio ambiente, algo que solo puede conseguirse a través de la...

El 19 de noviembre celebramos el Día Mundial de la Pesca 2022 en la Escuela Regional de Pesca Fluvial en Uña y la Piscifactoría “Rincón de Uña” con actividades gratuitas de Educación Ambiental destinadas a público familiar.

Desde el año 1998, cada 21 de noviembre se celebra el Día Mundial de la Pesca en homenaje a las comunidades pesqueras de todo el mundo, que tiene como finalidad fomentar una pesca sostenible y destacar la importancia de la actividad pesquera para la vida humana, además...

El objetivo de esta campaña, que se lleva a cabo en los propios centros educativos de la provincia de Cuenca entre octubre y diciembre de 2022, es fomentar entre los más jóvenes la cultura del consumo responsable y ecológico.

El consumo de productos, bienes o servicios es un hecho habitual en nuestra sociedad que no hace referencia a nada malo ni perjudicial. De hecho, el consumo es, por definición, la acción de utilizar y/o gastar un producto, un bien o un servicio para atender una...

El 22 de octubre celebramos el Día Mundial de la Protección de la Naturaleza 2022 en Cuenca con actividades gratuitas de Educación Ambiental destinadas a público familiar en el Centro de Investigación Agroforestal “Albaladejito”.

Desde el año 1972, cada 18 de octubre se conmemora el Día Mundial de la Protección de la Naturaleza con el objetivo de concienciar a la población sobre la necesidad y la importancia del cuidado de la naturaleza y del medio ambiente, algo que solo puede conseguirse...

El Programa AULA en Cuenca pretende fomentar la sensibilización y la cultura científica en torno a la biodiversidad, el cambio climático y el consumo responsable a través de actividades y talleres implementados en los propios centros educativos de la provincia.

Cuando hablamos del deterioro del medio ambiente y de los múltiples problemas que le causamos como consecuencia de las actividades humanas, a todos nos vienen a la mente fábricas contaminando, máquinas talando árboles, vertederos...

El Programa CENTRO en Cuenca pretende fomentar la sensibilización y la cultura científica en torno a la conservación y gestión del medio ambiente a través del descubrimiento del Centro de Investigación Agroforestal "Albaladejito" y la Escuela Regional de Pesca y piscifactoría de Uña.

La comunicación, la educación y el fomento de la cultura científica son herramientas esenciales para que el cuidado y la conservación del medio ambiente formen parte de nuestro día a día. Juntas constituyen la...

El Programa NATURA en Cuenca pretende promover el conocimiento del medio natural y de los valores culturales y etnográficos de la provincia mediante actividades, talleres y rutas interpretativas destinadas a los centros educativos y el público general

Transmitir, comunicar y divulgar a la sociedad lo que conocemos sobre nuestro patrimonio natural y etnográfico es fundamental para incentivar el amor y el respeto por la naturaleza y el medio rural, y con ello, la concienciación y...

El 5 de junio conmemoramos el Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente 2022 en Cuenca con cuatro actividades gratuitas de Educación Ambiental destinadas a público familiar

El Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente es la efeméride mundial más importante para la divulgación y concienciación ambiental, siendo celebrado por millones de personas en todo el mundo. Cada año lo auspicia un país diferente, y en 2022 el anfitrión y organizador es Suecia, en alianza con el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio...

El programa tiene como objetivo acercar al público en general y la comunidad educativa el descubrimiento y conocimiento de nuestro medio ambiente y de nuestro rico patrimonio natural y etnográfico a través de dos subprogramas.

Cuando hablamos del deterioro del medio ambiente y de los múltiples problemas que le causamos como consecuencia de las actividades humanas, a todos nos vienen a la mente fábricas contaminando, máquinas talando árboles, vertederos abarrotados de residuos o el famoso...

El objetivo de la campaña es fomentar la cultura del consumo responsable y ecológico entre el alumnado de Primaria y Secundaria de Cuenca, Tarancón y Minglanilla.

El consumo de productos, bienes o servicios es un hecho habitual en nuestra sociedad que no hace referencia a nada malo ni perjudicial. De hecho, el consumo es, por definición, la acción de utilizar y/o gastar un producto, un bien o un servicio para atender una necesidad humana tanto primaria como secundaria. El problema se...

Program of environmental awareness hiking routes through periurban areas in the province of Cuenca

When we talk about damaging the environment and the many problems that human activities cause in it, things that come to our minds include factories polluting the air and water, machines cutting down hectares of trees, overloaded rubbish landfills or the famous climate change. We usually view environmental damage as something that is far away, as if solutions to environmental problems are too...

Nature interpretation, science communication and ecotourism to enjoy the red deer and fallow deer rutting seasons in the Serranía de Cuenca

The arrival of autumn is an amazing time to enjoy Nature in the Serranía de Cuenca because two fascinating wildlife phenomenons happen in our wilderness: the Iberian red deer (Cervus elaphus) and the fallow deer (Dama dama) rutting seasons. From mid-September until mid-October, a chorus of bellowing disrupts the peace of autumnal evenings in the...

Ensuring the viability of the European turtle-dove populations and the sustainability of its hunting goes through reducing hunting pressure and adopting agri-environmental and agroforestry measures that improve breeding and feeding habitats for the species in Europe

The European turtle-dove (Streptopelia turtur) is a long-distance migratory bird that spends winters in sub-Saharan Africa and that breeds across a large area of the Western Palaearctic, from the Iberian Peninsula to Russia....

A global coalition of scientists has declared a "climate emergency" and warned that we are confronting a catastrophic threat to the human species whose consequences could very soon be irreversible if we do not make considerable changes to our consumption and lifestyle model.

Exactly 40 years ago, scientists began to warn us about the dangerous trends of climate change and its potential consequences for the world and for human beings. At that time they were already attempting to make our...

The consumption of red swamp crayfish from the former mining districts of Alcudia Valley and Almadén poses a risk to food safety owing to the accumulation of high levels of potentially toxic metals

The recreational fishing for self-consumption of the red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) as a seasonal product is deeply rooted in the local culture throughout Spain, especially in rural areas. As a food product, this crayfish could be considered a healthy dish that provides a variety of...

Misinterpretations, sensationalist press headlines, a lack of scientific rigour, fake news and the expansive force of social networks are the ingredients of the negative popular perception that has resulted in the absurd conflict generated around vultures and their presumed attacks on livestock. In this article, we explore this subject in the company of science.

From time to time, some of the most diverse components of the media echo the emergence of new cases of vulture "attacks" on live...

Nature interpretation, science communication and ecotourism to enjoy the red deer and fallow deer rutting seasons in the Serranía de Cuenca

The arrival of autumn is an amazing time to enjoy Nature in the Serranía de Cuenca because two fascinating wildlife phenomenons happen in our wilderness: the Iberian red deer (Cervus elaphus) and the fallow deer (Dama dama) rutting seasons. From mid-September until mid-October, a chorus of bellowing disrupts the peace of autumnal evenings in the...

The exposure of wild carnivores to high levels of chemical pollution can be associated with less reproductive success and/or lower probabilities of survival, which may be a direct or indirect cause of population declines

Wild carnivores are species of mammals belonging to the taxonomic order Carnivora, which are fundamental drivers as regards maintaining ecosystems and preserving biodiversity. However, a number of species have undergone significant population declines over the last century...

Linking science and environmental management is key for an adequate decision-making process in favour of nature conservation

Having a good knowledge base in the various disciplines of Environmental Sciences is fundamental for the decision-making process on which the management of natural resources is based. Likewise, it is necessary to keep abreast of the scientific advances in conservation issues so that decision-making is as effective and efficient as possible. Paradoxically, despite the...

The biomagnification of certain chemical contaminants through food webs implies a risk for the conservation of the wildlife species affected and problems of food safety and public health

In the last article of Divulgazeral we said that chemical pollution is a serious threat to the environment whose consequences are being underestimated. We discovered that this type of pollution does not understand frontiers, and that it usually goes unnoticed, so that its effects are manifested in silence,...

The release of potentially toxic substances into the environment constitutes a serious threat to ecosystems and human health whose consequences have been underestimated

It is sometimes self-evident whether a place in our environment is clean or is affected by a problem of environmental pollution, that is, whether there is some type of “agent” that alters its purity or normal conditions so that it may be detrimental for living beings. For instance, if we walk alongside a river and observe...

New edition of Terra Mobilis, the travelling exhibition and workshop programme concerning Environmental Education in the province of Cuenca (Spain)

Communication, education and the promotion of scientific culture are essential tools in caring for the environment and sustainable development. Over the course of 2018, the Environmental Education programme “Terra Mobilis”, promoted by the Provincial Directorate of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Development of the Regional Government of...

Alien invasive species are the second largest threat to biodiversity, a sad and costly phenomenon that can only be halted by the progress of Science and Environmental Education

The destructive power of human beings is limitless. Despite human overpopulation, our species represents just a tiny part of the planet’s life but we have still become a global strength. Climate change, pollution, habitat loss and degradation, the overexploitation of natural resources, desertification, waste...

We look forward to seeing you at El Mirador commercial center (Cuenca, Spain) on January 25 and 26 to celebrate the World Environmental Education Day 2019 through free workshops and activities of Environmental Education

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It is privilege to be able to say that, for a number of decades now, society has been taking increasing awareness that caring for the environment start with each of us, with everything we do in our daily lives. Gradually, our knowledge, behaviours,...

Basic course on control of public use and visitor reception focused on the Natural Monument of Las Chorreras of the Cabriel River, a key educational action to work as eco-guard in the natural area

The natural area known as Las Chorreras of the Cabriel River, which is located between the municipal districts of Enguídanos and Víllora in the province of Cuenca (Spain), has a valuable natural and cultural heritage flagged by a singular tuffaceous system associated with fluvial processes and...

The migratory population of black-necked grebe in the Odiel Marshes is exposed to potentially toxic levels of metal pollution during its stay in the coastal wetland for the purpose of moulting

The Odiel Marshes, which are located in the mouth of the Tinto and Odiel rivers, in the south of the province of Huelva (Spain), are one of the most important coastal wetlands in the Iberian Peninsula owing to their high ecological, socioeconomic and cultural value. At this point of Spanish...

We teach a postgraduate course related to the design and marketing of innovation- and sustainability-based tourism products

Tourism has become a key driver of socioeconomic progress, and makes a relevant contribution to production and employment worldwide. In Spain, historical records in terms of the number of tourists, incomes generated and direct and indirect job creation are broken year after year. This makes tourism fundamental for our economy, with Spain being a reference in the...

Live the Iberian red deer rutting season through the story of Elaphus, the big stag of "Discover the secrets of the red deer rut"

The sun is setting on a warm early autumn afternoon in the Serranía de Cuenca. Between the last days of September and the beginning of October, ochre and reddish colours start dressing the landscape. A couple of rainy weeks are behind us, and prairies and streams are alive again. The acrid aroma of damp fallen leaves subtly fills the air. As every day, Iberian...

Nature interpretation and science communication to enjoy the red deer and fallow deer rutting seasons

The arrival of autumn does not pass unnoticed for Nature-lovers in the Mediterranean forests. From mid-September until mid-October, two fascinating wildlife phenomenons happen in our wilderness: the Iberian red deer (Cervus elaphus) and the fallow deer (Dama dama) rutting seasons. A chorus of bellowing temporarily disrupts the peace of autumnal evenings in our forests, as relentless hymns...

Nature interpretation and Science communication, two outstanding ways to discover our environment

Transmitting and communicating what we know about our natural heritage to people, thanks to the discoveries made by and advances in Science, is a key aspect as regards encouraging love and respect for Nature and, therefore, increasing public awareness that will lead to decision making in favour of conservation. The first thing that usually comes to mind when we speak about environmental...

A practical guide on how to visit Las Chorreras of the Cabriel River on the eve of its declaration as a Natural Monument

The natural area known as Las Chorreras of the Cabriel River, which is located between the municipal districts of Enguídanos and Víllora in the province of Cuenca (Spain), has an almost unique natural heritage at a worldwide level. It is a section of the Cabriel River that contains an active tuffaceous system associated with fluvial processes. When we visit this area, we...

Age, a key determinant in the management of nutritional deficiencies in the Iberian red deer

Wild ungulates hunting, management and farming are important socioeconomic activities in rural areas across Europe, being the Iberian red deer (Cervus elaphus hispanicus) the most important large game species in Spain. These animals mostly depend on food and mineral resources available in the environment (plants, soils, water) to keep the required physiological ranges of essential elements, such as...

Travelling exhibition and workshop programme concerning Environmental Education in the province of Cuenca (Spain)

When we talk about damaging the environment and the many problems that human activities cause in it, things that come to our minds include factories polluting the air and water, machines cutting down hectares of trees, overloaded rubbish landfills or the famous climate change. We usually view environmental damage as something that is far away, as if solutions to environmental...

Welcome to Azeral Environmental Sciences and Divulgazeral, our blog for scientific communication and discovery!

Just a few days ago, while we were thinking on the title of our introduction, we coincidentally found the Spanish movie “¿Para qué sirve un oso?” [What is a bear for?], which tells the story of two scientists, two brothers, with widely different views on life, the world of science and nature. Several messages encourage reflection on a range of topics, including the importance of...